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Ballari to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ballari, Karnataka to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

2698 kmDistance
54 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29780
Sedan₹35170
SUV₹46020
Innova / MUV₹51460
Tempo Traveller₹59660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2970
AC Seater₹4860
Non-AC Sleeper₹4320
AC Sleeper₹6210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7600
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Train
Sleeper₹1650
Economy₹2730
Third AC₹3810
Second AC₹5430
First AC₹7580
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ballari to Anantnag

2698 km · ~57h 58m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ballari

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 899

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1049

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1799

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1949

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2099

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2248

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2398

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2548

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ballari to Anantnag

2698 km · ~59h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ballari

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ballari → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km

    ~19h 59m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 899)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km

    ~19h 59m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1799)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km

    ~19h 59m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  7. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ballari to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 64h 34m in total

Garib Nawaz Express#16532 · Express
12:46 AMVirapur
30h 29m206 stops
07:15 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 50m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
08:05 AMAhmedabad Jn
33h 15m233 stops
05:20 PM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 64h 34m in total

BANGALORE CITY - JODHPUR Exp#16534 · Express
12:46 AMVirapur
30h 29m228 stops
07:15 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 50m wait

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
08:05 AMAhmedabad Jn
33h 15m233 stops
05:20 PM+1dUdhampur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Ballari to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ballari to Anantnag is about 2698 km by road, roughly 54 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2698 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,780 · Sedan ₹35,170 · SUV ₹46,020 · Innova / MUV ₹51,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,970 · AC Seater ₹4,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,320 · AC Sleeper ₹6,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,650 · Economy ₹2,730 · Third AC ₹3,810 · Second AC ₹5,430 · First AC ₹7,580

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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